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La La Land' poised to sing out in Golden Globe nominations

Published On: December 12, 2016 01:00 PM NPT By: Associated Press

Nominations for the 74th annual Golden Globes will be announced Monday morning from Beverly Hills, California.

Costa rescues another win for Premier League leader Chelsea

Published On: December 11, 2016 09:20 PM NPT By: Associated Press

MANCHESTER, England, Dec 12: Fiery striker Diego Costa used his aggression in the right way to keep Chelsea's winning run going in the English Premier League on Sunday.

Car blast kills 16 at police station in Somalia's capital

Published On: December 11, 2016 02:23 PM NPT By: Associated Press

MOGADISHU, Somalia, Dec 11: A suicide car bomber killed at least 16 people and injured nine others at a police station in the Somalia capital, a Somali police official said Sunday.

More than 30 dead as tanker rams into vehicles on Kenya road

Published On: December 11, 2016 02:00 PM NPT By: Associated Press

NAIVASHA, Kenya, Dec 11: A runaway tanker carrying volatile gas slammed into other vehicles and burst into flames on a major road in Kenya, killing at least 33 people and injuring 10, officials said early Sunday.

160 dead in collapsed Nigerian church (Update)

Published On: December 11, 2016 12:30 PM NPT By: Associated Press

WARRI, Nigeria, Dec 11: A hospital director says 160 people were killed when a church roof collapsed onto worshipers in southern Nigeria.

At least 43,000 homeless after Aceh quake in Indonesia

Published On: December 10, 2016 01:02 PM NPT By: Associated Press

JAKARTA, Indonesia, Dec 10: At least 43,000 people have been displaced by the powerful earthquake that hit Indonesia's Aceh province, authorities said Saturday, as the government and aid agencies pooled efforts to meet the basic survival needs of shaken communities.

'A match for men': Turin derby isn't just Buffon vs. Hart

Published On: December 9, 2016 05:25 PM NPT By: Associated Press

ROME, Dec 9: Italy's best goalkeeper opposite one of the best foreigners at the position.

Buzz Aldrin leaves New Zealand after South Pole evacuation

Published On: December 9, 2016 01:55 PM NPT By: Associated Press

WELLINGTON, New Zealand, Dec 9: Buzz Aldrin has been discharged from a New Zealand hospital and appears to be heading home a week after he was evacuated from the South Pole for medical reasons.

USGS: 6.5 magnitude quake in ocean off California coast

Published On: December 8, 2016 09:18 PM NPT By: Associated Press

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 8: The United States Geological Survey is reporting a 6.5 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Northern California in the Pacific Ocean.

The Latest: Indonesia earthquake death toll rises to 102

Published On: December 8, 2016 11:30 AM NPT By: Associated Press

MEUREUDU, Indonesia, Dec 8: The Latest on a magnitude 6.5 earthquake in Indonesia's Aceh province (all times local):

Dortmund holds Madrid 2-2 to win group, break scoring record

Published On: December 8, 2016 07:31 AM NPT By: Associated Press

MADRID, Dec 8: With a late equalizer by substitute Marco Reus, Borussia Dortmund drew 2-2 with defending champion Real Madrid on Wednesday to win Group F and set a scoring record of 21 goals in the group stage of the Champions League.

Many smartphone health apps don’t flag danger

Published On: December 7, 2016 10:15 PM NPT By: Associated Press

Don’t count on smartphone health apps in an emergency. A review shows many don’t warn when you’re in danger.

Google hits renewable energy goal in quest to pare pollution

Published On: December 7, 2016 08:16 PM NPT By: Associated Press

Google is crossing a milestone in its quest to reduce pollution caused by its digital services that devour massive amounts of electricity.

‘Game of Thrones’ actor Peter Vaughan dies at 93

Published On: December 7, 2016 12:18 PM NPT By: Associated Press

Veteran British character actor Peter Vaughan, who played the enigmatic Maester Aemon in “Game of Thrones,” has died aged 93.

7 dead in latest China mine blast; 60 miners killed in week

Published On: December 7, 2016 10:59 AM NPT By: Associated Press

BEIJING, Dec 7:  Seven coal miners are dead and another four still missing after a gas explosion in a central province in the latest deadly accident to strike China's mining industry, authorities said Wednesday.

Napoli and Benfica reach CL last 16 after Besiktas crumbles

Published On: December 7, 2016 07:42 AM NPT By: Associated Press

MILAN, Dec 7: In the only group on Tuesday where qualification for the Champions League knockout stages was still to be decided, Besiktas crumbled under the pressure, allowing Napoli and Benfica to progress.

Germany's Merkel re-elected as conservative party leader

Published On: December 6, 2016 09:00 PM NPT By: Associated Press

BERLIN, Dec 6:  Chancellor Angela Merkel has won a new two-year term as leader of Germany's main conservative party after stressing her determination to prevent a repeat of last year's huge migrant influx.

Beyonce, Adele nominated for top 3 Grammy Awards

Published On: December 6, 2016 07:37 PM NPT By: Associated Press

The pop star is the leader of the 2017 Grammys with nine nominations, including bids for album of the year with "Lemonade," and song and record of the year with "Formation." The singer, who already has 20 Grammys, is also the first artist to earn nominations in the pop, rock, R&B and rap categories in the same year.

Lady Gaga calls PTSD struggle one of her 'deepest secrets'

Published On: December 6, 2016 05:58 PM NPT By: Associated Press

NEW YORK, Dec 6: has revealed that she suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder stemming from her rape at the age of 19.

France's Hollande names Cazeneuve PM as Valls prepares election bid

Published On: December 6, 2016 02:12 PM NPT By: Associated Press

PARIS, dec 6: French President Francois Hollande on Tuesday named Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve to head his Socialist government until a new president is elected next May.